How to Sleep with Restless Leg Syndrome

Learning how to sleep with Restless Leg Syndrome is something thousands of people must accomplish. Restless Leg Syndrome is a condition that creates a painful sensation in the legs. This sensation is only relieved when the legs actively move, or the muscles engage. It can severely affect sleep. Read this article to learn how to sleep better with Restless Leg Syndrome.

Things You'll Need

• Air conditioner
• Pillows

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Instructions

• 1

  Turn down the thermostat in your home or bedroom and remove some covers. You must learn how to sleep in colder conditions. For some reason, the cooler temperature prevents restless leg syndrome from flaring up or getting any worse.

• 2

  Elevate the feet with a pillow or 2. This keeps blood from pooling and circulating in the feet and legs. Again, if you don't already sleep on your back, you must learn how to sleep on your back.

• 3

  Stretch before bed or if you cannot figure out how to sleep during an RLS bout. Stretching can relieve your pain. Also, a nice leg massage before bed can help to make the next night's sleep.

• 4

  Get up an walk around if none of the previous steps worked. It is worse lying in bed miserable than getting up and moving around. You should only associate your bed with peaceful rest. If you are not at peace, move around until your feel more comfortable. Your body cannot learn how to sleep well in your bed if you are constantly uncomfortable.